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Mastic man in CO14

Live in CO14? Our applicators cover Walton-on-the-Naze and Frinton-on-Sea and the rest of the district.

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Our bathroom resealing service in CO14

Across CO14, the joints we reseal are the ones that fail in any home: bath edges, tray joints, basin backs and kitchen upstands. Every joint is cut out, cleaned and left dry before it’s resealed. We work on sinks & splashbacks, baths and basins & vanity units, and common reasons people get in touch are a joint torn by a bath that flexes and failed sealant on the screen profile.

We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a couple of hours for a single bath or shower and we leave things clean and tidy.

  1. We protect the area and cut out all of the old sealant.
  2. We clean and degrease the joint and treat any mould.
  3. The joint is left to dry, and baths are filled with water first.
  4. We apply anti-fungal sanitary silicone in one even bead and tool it neatly.
  5. We tidy up and give you the cure time, usually around 24 hours.

How we quote

We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll talk you through it.

Why book with us

  • 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
  • Every job guaranteed for a year
  • Homes, businesses and hotels
  • Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme

Getting a quote

It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you’re ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.

Around Walton-on-the-Naze

In Walton-on-the-Naze, that means homes and buildings near Walton on the Naze Primary School, Tendring Technology College and The Victory pub, among other places. Other local landmarks include Frinton Park (0.8 miles south-west) and Church of All Saints (less than half a mile east). Walton-on-the-Naze has its own railway station: Walton-On-The-Naze station. For a walk, there’s The Naze Nature Reserve.

Bathroom resealing across CO14: local notes

CO14 has homes of every age, old and new, and in places like Walton-on-the-Naze and Frinton-on-Sea there’s plenty of rented property too. Bathroom resealing keeps bathrooms and kitchens watertight and looking cared for.

From Victorian terraces to post-war new towns and modern estates, homes across the South East and London cover every era. The right sealant depends on the age and materials of the building. Parts of CO14 are on or near the coast, where wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt air are hard on outside sealant. Joints on seaward walls tend to fail first.

Walton-on-the-Naze: If you look after a building such as Walton on the Naze Primary School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. Homes close to Church of All Saints include some older properties, and older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.

How to look after the new joints

Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:

  • Let new sealant cure fully before it gets wet
  • Clean with a mild bathroom cleaner and a soft cloth
  • Don’t let bottles sit on the bead
  • Squeegee the walls and tray after use

Clean the silicone with care: warm soapy water and a soft cloth do the job. Scourers and blades can nick the surface, and a nicked bead lets mould in sooner.

Small signs come before a leak: lifting ends, gaps, dark shadows under the bead or a stain downstairs. Any of these means the joint needs attention.

Landlords, agents and businesses in CO14

From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.

Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.

Different surfaces, different methods

Sinks & splashbacks

The edge of an inset sink is a common place for water to get under the worktop. Where the sealant around the visible edge has failed, we renew it.

Baths

Acrylic baths flex the most, while steel and cast iron baths move less but still settle when full. Filling the bath first allows for that movement.

When it isn’t the sealant

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • Cracks in the tray itself rather than the joint
  • Tiles that have come away from the wall
  • A tray that rocks until it’s re-bedded

What we’re called out for in CO14

Baths and trays move. An acrylic bath flexes under load, and a tray that is not fully bedded can rock. That movement works at the bead until it splits or peels away.

People normally contact us when they notice one of these:

  • Gaps where the bath or tray has moved
  • Water escaping at the shower enclosure
  • Black mould in the silicone that will not clean off
  • Shrunken sealant along the back of a worktop

Common questions in CO14

What sealant do you use?

We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we will tell you what we’re using.

Where are you based?

We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover CO14, along with the rest of our area.

Do you guarantee your resealing?

Yes. All our work comes with a 12-month guarantee.

Can you just seal over the old silicone?

No. Fresh silicone cannot stick to the old bead, so it peels away and hides mould and water. All the old sealant comes out first.

How long before the new sealant can get wet?

We give you the cure time before we leave, and it’s usually around 24 hours. Using it sooner can damage the bead.

Is it messy?

We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected, and the area is left clean when we finish.

Do you work for letting agents?

Yes. We work for householders, landlords, letting agents, businesses and hotels in CO14.

20+ yearsMastic and sealant specialists
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